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5 Books to Lead with Humanity as a Strategy in 2026

Leadership requires continuous learning and personal growth. Check out these five essential books to lead with humanity as a strategy in 2026.

Ed DeAngelis

Ed DeAngelis is a recognized thought leader in emotionally intelligent leadership and organizational culture. He champions the idea of using humanity as a strategy—a philosophy shaped by his 25+ year career as Founder and CEO of EDA Contractors, where he built a people-first culture and transformed the company into a leader in exterior envelope solutions. His leadership earned recognition as one of Philadelphia’s Top 100 CEOs and C-Level Executives by Titan 100 in 2025 and one of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs in 2024.

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5 Books to Lead with Humanity as a Strategy in 2026

As we begin 2026 to be successful together, it has been my experience that the best ...

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5 Reasons to Sit at the Table: Leading with Heart, Humanity, and Presence

In the fast-moving world of business, it’s easy for leaders to become consumed by ...

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Humanity as a Strategy: 13 Conversations

Add these 13 podcasts featuring Ed DeAngelis to your must-listen list, offering ...

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